My ex used to drink an inexpensive port by Warres...I think it was called the "Warrior."
If I rememebr correctly, it was sub 30, and quite drinkable. Then again, I knew NOTHING of ports while we were together, and know barely more than that much now.

Most of the abovementioned ports have a strong finish and therefore a strong and sometimes unpleasant aftertaste. Also they are the most recognized names in our markets.
Try couple of my favorites:
1. Royal Oporto 1977 about 40.00 but well worth the price. This port is rather hard to find but more available in east coast. 1953 is about 150.00 and drinks like a fine congac. Simply superb with a flavorful habanos like Ramon Allones 8-9-8
2. Smith Woodhouse. No disappointment in any of their vintages and very reasonable.

Most of the abovementioned ports have a strong finish and therefore a strong and sometimes unpleasant aftertaste. Also they are the most recognized names in our markets.Try couple of my favorites:1. Royal Oporto 1977 about 40.00 but well worth the price. This port is rather hard to find but more available in east coast. 1953 is about 150.00 and drinks like a fine congac. Simply superb with a flavorful habanos like Ramon Allones 8-9-82. Smith Woodhouse. No disappointment in any of their vintages and very reasonable.

Enjoy.

Jon

Thanks Jon, but I've never had a unpleasant aftertaste with the Grahams LBV or the Whiskers Blake which are "good cheap ports" in my opinion. I agree with you on the Smith-Woodhouse ports , I've got a few of those laying down in the cellar for proper ageing.

This past weekend I went over to the Sierra Foothills to pick up some futures and visited a couple of my favorite wineries. I picked up a few bottles of the NV Montevina Zinfandel Port for under $20, I forgot how good this port actually is. To my palate this is more like a late harvest Zin than a port, but when I want something a little lighter it fits the bill perfectly. We also use this port in recipes calling for a late harvest Zinfandel or light fruity port, it pairs very well with a Chocolate Decadance or Pot de Creme.